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Twin examples from NFL

Bullocks brothers on TFP all-decade prep team

Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009

In the last 10 years the Chattanooga area has produced more high school football All-Americans — five — and more state championship teams than during any previous decade. But the most memorable area prep players during that time didn’t earn any national acclaim or win a state title.

Spring Fling, wrestling highlighted year in prep sports

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008

In a rare season without a local state champion in football or basketball, the Spring Fling provided this year’s most memorable moments in prep sports. And for all the individuals and teams that claimed state titles in the five-sport Olympic-style championship event, Brainerd’s Orlandus Harris turned in arguably the single most impressive individual performance in Spring Fling history.

Ooltewah scores big on 5A All-State team

Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008

Although the season ended one step shy of its goal, Ooltewah’s football team continued to be rewarded for its semifinal run with four players named Class 5A all-state by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

McMinn Central trio, Rhea duo all-staters

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008

Regardless of who would be the University of Tennessee’s football coach, Kevin Revis never wavered.

Howard again

Tigers win third Best of Preps title

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008

The game site has changed each of the past three years, but the champion remains the same. Howard held off a late Ooltewah rally, 62-51, to claim its third consecutive Times Free Press Best of Preps basketball tournament title Saturday at Arts & Sciences.

Chattanooga: Lady Patriots rally past GPS

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008

With a team that thrives on creating chaos, it was an odd thing to hear Arts & Sciences girls’ basketball coach Clay Martin plead for patience. But that’s just what he did in the first quarter of the Lady Patriots’ game against GPS in the semifinals of the Best of Preps tournament.

Chattanooga: Lady Warriors shade CCS, 50-45

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

After holding a double-digit lead for much of the first three quarters, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe’s girls’ basketball team looked ready to crumble midway through the fourth quarter.

McMinn Central romps

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

McMinn Central wasted no time in establishing dominance of its Best of Preps tournament opener Thursday. The Chargers scored the first 12 points and continued to pour on the steam in winning 62-26 over a McCallie team heavy with underclassmen.

Chattanooga: Gatewood, Garland will coach at new East Hamilton High

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

The athletic program at the new East Hamilton High School has earned instant credibility by hiring two of the area’s most respected coaches.

Hargis: Trion title coach hopes Jackets win

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

When Calhoun High School’s football team steps onto the Georgia Dome turf this evening, it not only faces defending Class AA state champion Buford but also a 34-year draught for northwestern Georgia.